Nicklas Backstrom
Age 35 Nov 23, 1987
Gavle SWE
Center shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
206 lbs 93 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2014
Agent Nicklas Backstrom 
Transaction History
| Mar 23, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal and an assist on two shots, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom collected a goal in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Friday. |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom netted a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom logged a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) was back on the ice in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom tallied an assist and three shots during Thursday's 4-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders. |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Lars Eller | Eller skated alongside Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie on the second line during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom recorded an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, his first point of the 2022-23 campaign. |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) was cleared from COVID-19 protocols and was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Dec 17, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) practiced in a full-contact jersey Saturday, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic. |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) is now traveling with the Washington Capitals and ramping up his involvement in practices, but he remains without a timetable for his return to action, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) is skating before practice Saturday, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) is expected to begin on-ice work within the next week, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return. |
| May 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6. |
| May 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (rest) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom recorded an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (undisclosed) is slated to return Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (maintenance) is not in the lineup Sunday against visiting Boston. |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom posted two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames. |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom recorded an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (personal) will play Thursday versus the New York Rangers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom was excused from practice Tuesday due to a personal issue, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on two shots and added two power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Dallas Stars. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom chipped in an assist in a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Jan 16, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom delivered an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom finished without a point in a 7-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday. |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, ahead of Monday's matchup with Boston. |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (illness) will not be available Sunday against the New Jersey Devils. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (COVID-19 protocols) took part in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with LA, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom won't play Friday in Winnipeg due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago. |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) could be an option for Wednesday's clash with the Chicago Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) was not wearing a "non-contact" jersey during Friday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) was in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) will not be on Washington's west coast road trip, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) skated with the Washington Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) said he has not resumed skating and that there is "no timetable" regarding his return, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (hip) will miss the start of training camp and is currently listed as "week-to-week," JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| May 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (lower body) had one shot on goal and one hit in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. |
| May 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| May 10, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| May 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom had three assists and two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. He also won 11 of 18 faceoffs (61.1 percent). |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom registered two assists and three shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Anthony Mantha | Mantha skated alongside Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie on the second line during Tuesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom collected two assists and three shots in Sunday's 8-1 rout over the Boston Bruins. He also had two PIM and two blocks with one hit. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom recorded a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom tallied a power-play assist while logging 20:10 of ice time during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom tallied a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 6-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom notched two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored his eighth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal on his only shot and had two PIM in a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal and two assists in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom recorded an assist during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backtrom scored and added two assists in a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom tallied two power-play assists and two shots during Thursday's 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders. |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom went to the locker room in the third period and did not return to Tuesday's game versus the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom tallied a goal, an assist and three shots during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Signed C Nicklas Backstrom to a five-year, $46 million contract extension. |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Washington Capitals | Announced C Nicklas Backstrom has signed with Dynamo Moscow (KHL). |
| Apr 20, 2012 | Washington Capitals | (Nicklas Backstrom) has served his suspension. |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Washington Capitals | (Nicklas Backstrom) has been suspended one game by the NHL. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Nicklas Backstrom |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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31 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -18 | 12 | 363 | 33.30 | 50.30 | 1.90 | 48.20 | -2.50 | 0.17 | 0.99 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2001-2002 | Gästrikland | TV-Pucken | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001-2002 | Brynäs IF J18 | J18 Nationell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001-2002 | Brynäs IF U16 | U16 SM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002-2003 | Gästrikland | TV-Pucken | 8 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002-2003 | Brynäs IF J20 | J20 Nationell | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Brynäs IF J20 | J20 Nationell | 21 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Brynäs IF J18 | J18 Nationell | 6 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Sweden U17 (all) | International-Jr | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Brynäs IF J20 | J20 Nationell | 29 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Sweden U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Sweden U18 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 46 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 30 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Sweden U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Sweden U20 (all) | International-Jr | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Sweden | WC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Sweden (all) | International | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2005-2006 | Sweden | EHT | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 45 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 46 | Playoffs | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Sweden U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Sweden U20 (all) | International-Jr | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Sweden | WC | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Sweden (all) | International | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Sweden | EHT | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 14 | 55 | 69 | 24 | 1,133 | 59.43 | 59.39 | 6.68 | 59.52 | 5.31 | 0.53 | 2.22 | Playoffs | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2007-2008 | Sweden | WC | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Sweden (all) | International | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 22 | 66 | 88 | 46 | 1,163 | 54.37 | 54.75 | -0.74 | 56.71 | 1.53 | 0.26 | 1.75 | Playoffs | 14 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2009-2010 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 33 | 68 | 101 | 50 | 1,203 | 66.14 | 55.32 | 4.64 | 57.76 | 5.22 | 1.05 | 2.94 | Playoffs | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2009-2010 | Sweden | OG | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Sweden (all) | International | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 77 | 18 | 47 | 65 | 40 | 1,126 | 61.73 | 55.54 | 6.45 | 54.11 | 3.97 | 0.53 | 1.76 | Playoffs | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011-2012 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 42 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 24 | 595 | 45.28 | 48.79 | -2.27 | 50.51 | 1.04 | 0.91 | 2.02 | Playoffs | 13 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2011-2012 | Sweden | WC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Sweden (all) | International | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 48 | 8 | 40 | 48 | 20 | 667 | 55.36 | 52.88 | 4.56 | 51.58 | 3.65 | 0.45 | 2.34 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2012-2013 | Dynamo Moskva | KHL | 19 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Sweden | EHT | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Sweden (all) | International | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 18 | 61 | 79 | 54 | 1,153 | 41.84 | 44.55 | -3.93 | 48.83 | 1.98 | 0.52 | 1.46 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Sweden | OG | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Sweden (all) | International | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 18 | 60 | 78 | 40 | 1,231 | 50.00 | 53.73 | 0.97 | 54.32 | 3.49 | 0.63 | 1.95 | Playoffs | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 75 | 20 | 50 | 70 | 36 | 1,066 | 64.71 | 52.63 | -0.86 | 52.58 | 1.80 | 0.73 | 1.91 | Playoffs | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Sweden (all) | International | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Sweden | WCup | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 23 | 63 | 86 | 38 | 1,107 | 60.67 | 51.25 | 0.46 | 52.58 | -1.19 | 0.70 | 2.38 | Playoffs | 13 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Sweden | WC | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 81 | 21 | 50 | 71 | 46 | 1,155 | 61.11 | 50.49 | 5.56 | 51.65 | 4.83 | 0.62 | 1.97 | Playoffs | 20 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 80 | 22 | 52 | 74 | 30 | 1,119 | 55.00 | 48.38 | 1.60 | 50.00 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 2.20 | Playoffs | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 61 | 12 | 42 | 54 | 14 | 828 | 49.40 | 52.30 | 1.30 | 52.80 | 1.30 | 0.36 | 1.59 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 55 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 14 | 771 | 61.40 | 50.80 | -1.40 | 50.00 | -1.20 | 0.78 | 2.02 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 47 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 12 | 598 | 45.50 | 47.40 | -5.00 | 47.30 | -3.60 | 0.40 | 1.30 | Playoffs | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 31 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 363 | 33.30 | 50.30 | 1.90 | 48.20 | -2.50 | 0.17 | 0.99 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 5 Years $46,000,000 11.15% of cap space
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Total Salary | $12,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $12,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| Clauses | NMC | NMC | NMC | M-NTC | M-NTC | |
| UFA Year | ||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||||
| 15 team no trade list | ||||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 10 Years $67,000,000 11.28% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date May 16, 2007
Signing Date May 16, 2007
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $7,200,000 1.69% of cap space